Circle E Country Market — Local services in Carthage

My friend and I stopped in the store on our way home from Springfield the other day because she wanted to pick up some elderberry preserves, and she knew this was the place that carried the brand that she liked the best. It was an amazing little store. Some people came out of the store right as we were walking in and I could smell the fresh baked bread and cinnamon rolls on the people before we actually got to the front door of the business. They had a variety of different items: everything from a few fresh vegetables near the front door all the way to jams, jellies, pickles, sauerkraut, preserves, cheeses, butter, freshly made sausages, and breads, bulk food items in small packaging, Rada knives, cookbooks, even sewing notions. And I'm sure there were many things that I didn't even see. It was really nice to wander around the store, everybody was so friendly! They had a deli counter at the front and I left before my friend checked out so I didn't really have a chance to explore that area, but I would imagine that people from all around the area go there to pick up freshly baked items and sandwiches. While I was waiting on my friend I had a chance to look at the furniture that they sell on the front porch, the Adirondack glider that I sampled was very comfy. We'll be stopping there again because I have to go to Springfield frequently, so I plan on buying some pickles and sauerkraut next time. Also, my friend asked and they do accept food...

What a great place to stop at either once along a road trip or on a regular basis for all your usual and favorite needs! The staff are absolutely friendly and helpful. Great, clean environment with music playing in the background and a down to earth atmosphere. ❤ I would need to post a hundred pics to show all the great products they offer such as fresh baked goods(they have a bakery on site!), natural honey, homemade jams, candies, etc.! I did my best but there's nothing like experiencing it for yourself. They also make custom sandwiches from their deli. They have high quality bulk goods, homemade pretzels, Amish built furniture. It will definitely become a regular stop...

This place has so many cool things like seasonings and spices and bulk oats and stuff you can't buy anywhere else. Just being inside with all the smells is like a time machine back to a simpler life. Edit : I had a flat tire on my motorcycle and the people at the store couldn't have been more helpful , offering water to drink and soapy solution to find the leak while the dog ran in circles and the kids asked a million questions. What could have been a bad day became a...